Cavities impact patients of all ages, but children can be especially susceptible for multiple reasons, such as difficulty brushing and flossing properly, or excessive consumption of sweets. What can you do to protect your children from cavities? What preventive solutions can the dentist offer children?
Category: Family Dentistry
How Much Do You Know About Children’s Dentistry?
As an adult, taking good care of your teeth can seem like second-nature. However, you had to learn what you know about good dental health, and teaching children the same lessons is vital to their lifelong dental health, as well. Because good hygiene practices and regular preventive care seem to come naturally, you may have… Read more »
Common Causes Behind Bad Breath
When your breath isn’t as fresh as it could be, you might be slightly embarrassed to engage with other people socially or at work. More importantly, however, it might also indicate an underlying dental health concern, or the need to dramatically improve your hygiene practices. The trick to defeating chronic bad breath (or halitosis) is… Read more »
What Is Your Toothache Trying to Tell You?
Depending on its severity, a toothache can be a bothersome nuisance, or it can be so disruptive as to ruin your entire day. What all toothaches have in common, however, is that they indicate a problem that needs to be addressed. Therefore, relieving a toothache means addressing the problem that is causing it. If you… Read more »
Summer Is a Great Time to Care for Kids’ Smiles
Now that school has finally let out for the summer, are your kids going a bit stir crazy trapped inside the house? It doesn’t take long for kids who are used to lots of activities to grow restless, especially in the summer heat. Well, one activity you could add to your calendar is preventive dental… Read more »
Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?
As a parent, your metaphorical plate is probably already pretty full, what with school drop offs, extracurricular activities, and managing to get dinner on the table each night. You likely even take the time to ensure your kids are brushing their teeth twice a day, not just wetting their toothbrushes. Does the idea that you… Read more »
Spend February Honoring National Children’s Dental Health Month
Do you take great pride in the many steps you have taken to help teach your kids about good dental hygiene, and the general importance of caring for one’s smile? If so, there is one more way you can help emphasize the role oral care plays in protecting their smiles, and that is by celebrating… Read more »
Want to Keep Your Kids Cavity-free?
No parent wants to see his or her child in pain, particularly from avoidable problems like dental cavities. Sadly, nearly one third of school-aged children in America will struggle with dental decay, even though it is avoidable with proper preventive care. While brushing is a good start, there are actually several steps you can and… Read more »
Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?
Do you ever wonder how important dental care really is for kids? Many parents have questions about the necessity of routine dental care for young children, and even the function of baby teeth, in general. Unfortunately, this can actually contribute to lifelong struggles with poor oral health, since the habits children form will either serve… Read more »
Can More Be Done to Protect Your Kids’ Smiles?
Are you worried about your kids’ smiles? Many children struggle with dental decay, which can pose problems for their overall oral health, and can also cause discomfort. Fortunately, many dentists provide special preventive treatments with kids in mind, namely dental sealants that can help protect against acidic erosion that could lead to cavities. Combined with routine… Read more »
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